Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Currently Registered In The Following States: Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. The Side Door Latch Mechanisms May Experience Water Intrusion Allowing The Latch Mechanism To Freeze In Cold Weather.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FREESTYLE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V383000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, The Door Latch Pawl May Not Return To The Latch Position When The Door Is Closed, And The Door Could Open While The Vehicle Is Moving.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Shield Over The Front Latches; Seal A Drain Hole In The Rear Window Trim Molding On The Freestyle Rear Side Doors; And Apply Grease To All Front And Rear Side-Door Latch Mechanisms Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 8, 2006. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040216
End Of Manufacture
20050620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
139537
Date Owners Notified
20061108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20061005
Make Campaign Number
06S45